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Mazda Mazda6 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda6 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,380

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $5,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,955

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $4,808

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162008
ModelMazda6Mazda6Malibu Classic
Trimi Touringi Grand TouringLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,945 $30,195 $20,320
Base Invoice $22,621 $28,519 $19,304
Moonroof Package 1,325    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 195    
Rear spoiler 350   175
Remote start 550 550 190
Fog lights 370    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050    
Front Seating Package     450
Luxury and Convenience Package     595
Satellite radio     200
Sunroof     800
Moonroof Package 1,143    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 156    
Rear spoiler 280   145
Remote start 440 440 158
Fog lights 296    
6-speed shiftable automatic 992    
Front Seating Package     374
Luxury and Convenience Package     494
Satellite radio     166
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 3,840 550 2,410
Options (change) 3,307 440 2,001
Destination 835 835 650
Total Price $28,620 $31,580 $23,380
Total Invoice $26,763 $29,794 $21,955

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,424
Model Year201620162008
ModelMazda6Mazda6Malibu Classic
Trimi Touringi Grand TouringLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4184hp I4219hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/38 MPG26/38 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)231, 11231, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-19225/45-19215/60-16
Total Price$28,620$31,580$23,380
Adjustments for Features-2,800-6,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,820$24,780$23,380
Cost Above Minimum$1,040$0$0
Total Invoice$26,763$29,794$21,955
Adjustments for Features-2,618-6,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,145$23,379$21,955
Cost Above Minimum$766$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year201620162008
ModelMazda6Mazda6Malibu Classic
Trimi Touringi Grand TouringLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Stability control$400$400 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0 $0
Heated mirrors $25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels  $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,375$8,375$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,800$6,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,618-6,4150

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20162008
ModelMazda6Malibu Classic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in106.3 in
Length191.5 in188.3 in
Width72.4 in69.9 in
Height57.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,250 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.1 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 i Touring

Moonroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 231W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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